1. Trails available all year round

A family hike can be an experience in any weather. The Tatras have a fairytale atmosphere, especially in winter. One of the "classics" everyone can handle is the route from Starý Smokovec to Hrebienok. The route is on an asphalt road, so feel free to take even smaller children in strollers. It starts at the bottom station of the cable car, then follows the red sign, and it's about three kilometers to the final destination. When you're in Hrebienok, don't miss the opportunity to see the Studený Potok Waterfalls between Hrebienok and Bilíková chata.

2. A piece of the British royal family in the Tatras

These days, you can already admire the famous Tatra Ice Dome. This year, even with the monumental construction of Westminster Abbey in honor of the 15th anniversary of the visit of the British Queen Elizabeth II. to Slovakia and the High Tatras. This year, everyone visiting the ice house gets to take home one of the Tatra Ice Dome commemorative marbles.

3. It is worth to try the local cuisine

Stop by for a meal at the famous Koliba Kamzík. Their traditional dishes are made from homemade ingredients and their homemade pies, noodles, crumbles, particular types of pastries and much more. And if you haven't heard about the legendary steamed dough bun from Koliba Kamzík, it is worth giving it a shot and trying it.

4. Something for kids – draw with lights

A visit to Kvantarium on Hrebienok can be a surprise for children as well as adults. It is a gallery of light offering a multimedia tour, including a laser show or drawing with light, but you can also learn more about some physical mysteries here.

5. Starý Smokovec from a different perspective

Do you want to get to know Starý Smokovec from a different perspective? Then, tour to the Pekná vyhliadka lookout. It is an easy hike, leading to the cross with the highest Calvary in Central Europe. On the way, don't miss the healing spring of Smokovecká kyselka. The water quality from the spring is monitored and suitable for drinking, but it is not intended for long-term consumption.

6. Being loyal to the Tatras is worth it

If the weather is unfavorable, surprise the children with a visit to Tricklandia, for example, and enjoy many optical illusions. In addition, you now have the opportunity to take advantage of a 20% discount on admission as part of the MYAPLEND benefits program. The same benefit can be used in the children's interactive gallery Dobrá hračka in Tatranská Lomnica, the digital gallery Poliankovo in Tatranská Polianka, or in the already mentioned interactive light gallery Kvantarium in Hrebienok.


This article was created in cooperation with the tourist portal Cezhory.sk

Author: Viera Legerská